Interaction designers need to make their designs available to all because of the principles of inclusive design. Based on this, they need to make sure that the scope of the audience extends to the maximum so that the design is available for a more diverse range of people to experience.
There are a number of key aspects to this, starting with the fact that designers must understand a variety of different users to ensure diversity, including age, gender, educational background, and more. After understanding the background of the users, it is also important to allow different groups of users to test the designed product, as different groups of users may face different barriers when using it, and incorporating a variety of feedback helps to ensure that the final product is available to all. It is also important to incorporate flexibility into the design, as a flexible design will be able to adapt to a wide range of user preferences and needs, and providing customization options is a good positive lesson. Finally, designing and assisting with functionality is an ongoing process; no design is perfectly inclusive and adaptable from the start, and constant tweaking and updating based on user feedback is the only rule of progress.
By prioritizing accessibility in their design process and actively working to remove barriers to access, interaction designers can contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable digital experiences for everyone.
Work Cited:
Team, Ramotion. “Accessibility in UX Design: Guidelines and Key Principles: Ramotion Branding Agency.” Web Design, UI/UX, Branding, and App Development Blog, 25 May 2022, www.ramotion.com/blog/accessibility-in-ux-design/.